Citizen Public House · Restaurant · Scottsdale
Old Town's original cocktail-and-comfort gastropub
Citizen Public House sits in Old Town Scottsdale as one of Arizona's original cocktail-centric dining rooms. Chef Bernie Kantak and business partner Andrew Fritz opened the doors on January 11, 2011, and fifteen years on the place still runs on the same idea: serious food, spirited drinks, and hospitality that never tips into pretension. The room is warm and clubby, dim enough to feel like a night out but polished enough for a real dinner, with a long bar anchoring the energy and private corners tucked around it. The Family Room seats up to ten, the Atrium up to sixteen, and Benjamin's Upstairs, a fully private speakeasy, holds two dozen seated or thirty-five standing.
Kantak is the draw. A James Beard Best Chef Southwest semifinalist in 2020 and an alum of the James Beard House in New Yo
Address: 7111 E 5th Ave, Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale
Reserve a VIP table at Citizen Public House through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Scottsdale reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Frequently asked about Citizen Public House
How do I get a reservation at Citizen Public House in Scottsdale?
Tables at Citizen Public House are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Scottsdale plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Citizen Public House?
Citizen Public House is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Citizen Public House?
Citizen Public House runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Citizen Public House located?
Citizen Public House is in Scottsdale, at 7111 E 5th Ave, Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. MyRSVP can build it into a full Scottsdale itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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